Plug & Play Module Ecosystem

Interact with the physical world from sensing to actuation to connecting with other devices. Each module has an open source library on NPM, with instructions and tutorials available online. It's literally plug, npm install, and play.

High Level Hardware APIs

Tessel 2 also has the capacity to support multiple languages (e.g. Rust, JavaScript)

Use your favorite text editor and libraries to program Tessel 2, just like any web development environment. Uploading new code is as easy as tessel run!

FAQ

What’s changing with Tessel 2?New features on Tessel 2
include extremely reliable WiFi, an ethernet jack, two USB ports, and a
system that runs real Node.js/io.js.We’ve also added support for scaling up: board customization options, and services for embedding Tessel in a product.

How is Tessel 2 different from other development boards?Tessel
2 is designed for the fastest possible path to production. Plug and
play modules and high-level APIs set it apart from most other
development boards. Tessel doesn't expect you to set up and maintain a
Linux system or track down pinout diagrams to wire up sensors (though
the root shell and GPIO access are available should you desire them).

Can I try out the Tessel platform?Absolutely! You can find in-person communities hacking on Tessels on our Community page.

Can I use my own USB devices?Yes.
First-party modules will have high-level APIs and be tested to ensure
driver support, but you can also add your own USB devices if the drivers
are compatible and/or you dive a little deeper into the OpenWrt
ecosystem.

Is Tessel a start-up?No– in fact, we're not a
company at all. Originally, Tessel was produced by a start-up called
Technical Machine, but it has since grown into an independent,
all-volunteer organization called the Tessel Project.

I have more questions! How can I contact you?For
quick questions, we're @tesselproject on Twitter. Longer questions are
welcome on our forums.